Development

As a graduate with us, we’ll focus on developing the skillset you need to be successful in a critical role at the end of the programme. We’ll equip you with an in-demand, agile set of skills that will be your passport to move around the organisation, continually developing and growing, as you take on new and diverse roles.

Induction

Each global graduate programme begins with an induction – we call it Launch – where you’ll meet other new graduates and your programme managers. It’s an exciting first opportunity to:

• Participate in hands-on development sessions tailored to developing skills that will help you succeed
• Hear from senior leaders about our global strategy and vision
• Start building your global network
• Explore how you can help shape the future of HSBC

Business rotations

Our global graduate programmes often include rotations, providing you with a breadth of experience across our core business areas. Rotations will:

• Help shape your career and give you the support and direction you need to succeed in the role you’re working towards
• Build your understanding of our products and services and how they help our clients thrive
• Develop and expand your skillset by working in a variety of contexts and teams
• Give you the opportunity to share fresh ideas and make a tangible impact on our business
• Broaden your network by meeting lots of new and experienced colleagues who will support and guide you along the way

Developing your skills

We’ll develop your skills in a variety of ways:

• Training sessions and workshops focussed on giving you the technical skills you need for the role you’ll assume at the end of the programme
• Hands-on learning, enabling you to put your knowledge into practice with the support of a manager who’ll guide and help you develop
• Through a series of interactive workshops on key digital and data topics, giving you the essential skills needed both today and in the future
• The opportunity to work on additional short-term projects across HSBC, acquiring new skills, applying your knowledge, experiencing different teams and growing your network
• Learning from a range of internal experts and speakers in quarterly interactive speaker sessions
• Taking part in hackathons, working with other graduates on challenges faced by our business
• Structured classroom training, online training and access to our global HSBC University to constantly update and build on your expertise

Ongoing support

In addition to formal training, you’ll also have many opportunities to learn from others, including:

• Your graduate network and the HSBC graduate programme alumni
• An assigned buddy, your graduate programme manager and a mentor
• Regular networking opportunities
• Support from our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Sessions to support and guide you as you move from student life to the working world. And, support when you complete your programme to take the next step in your career